# Indiana State University: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 151324, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,479
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,527 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,990 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in IN: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $85,242): -$5,715
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,238

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,527 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,455 | $27,821 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,571 | $28,321 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,317 | $40,156 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,450 | $66,590 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,345 | $83,377 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $86,891 | $20,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $85,533 | $25,319 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $85,242 | $25,000 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $81,259 | $27,000 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Indiana State University | $79,527 | $26,990 | $10,873 | 43% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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